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EVALUACIÓN PARA EL ACCESO A LAS ENSEÑANZAS Después de leer atentamente los textos y las cuestiones siguientes, el alumno deberá
escoger una de las dos opciones propuestas y responder en INGLÉS a las cuestiones
UNIVERSITARIAS OFICIALES DE GRADO Modelo
de la opción elegida.
Curso 2018-2019 CALIFICACIÓN: Las cuestiones 1ª, 2ª y 4ª se valorarán sobre 2 puntos cada una,
la pregunta 3ª sobre 1 punto y la pregunta 5ª sobre 3 puntos. TIEMPO: 90 minutos.
MATERIA: INGLÉS OPCIÓN A
QUESTIONS
1.- Are the following statements TRUE or FALSE? Copy the evidence from the text. No
Out of the Classroom marks are given for only TRUE or FALSE.
a) Homeschooling is not recommended for children with special learning needs.
“Homeschooling” is a term for the education of children who do not go to b) Some people believe that one of the disadvantages of homeschooling is that
school. It is done in many different ways in many countries. It is illegal in children may become narrow-minded.
(Puntuación máxima: 2 puntos)
some, such as Germany and Sweden, and most popular by far in the
United States, where today there are two million children schooled at 2.- In your own words and based on the ideas in the text, answer the following questions.
home. The most common reasons that parents give for homeschooling are Do not copy from the text.
concerns about the negative or even dangerous environment in schools, a) Give two reasons why some parents choose home education for their children.
the lack of religious or moral instruction and the poor quality of teaching. b) How do universities feel about students with this kind of education?
(Puntuación máxima: 2 puntos)
So far it has proven effective for all sorts of children, from the abnormally
intelligent to those with learning disabilities. 3.- Find the words in the text that mean:
a) actually (paragraph 2)
Many people believe that homeschooling parents simply use normal b) as long as (paragraph 2)
school books to teach their children at home. Some do this and others buy c) certify (paragraph 3)
a learning plan from a company that specialises in homeschooling d) degree (paragraph 4)
(Puntuación máxima: 1 punto)
programmes. But, in fact, parents and their children can do what they
want, provided they follow the regulations of the state where they live. 4.- Complete the following sentences. Use the appropriate form of the word in brackets
when given.
Homeschooling children usually must complete a specific number of a) _______ being very strict, he has always been famous at school _______ his
hours in specific subjects. There is no homeschooling diploma, but some kindness.
b) When he _______ (become) an adult, he will ask his parents _______ he never
children choose to take an equivalency exam or other common tests that
attended a conventional school.
prove they are ready for university-level studies. And universities eagerly c) Homeschool graduates _______ (involve) in civic affairs and usually vote in
accept homeschoolers, knowing them to be highly motivated, independent much higher percentage _______ their peers.
and competent learners. d) I remember ________ (have) fun with my schoolmates in the school _______ I
spent the happiest days of my life.
Critics say that homeschooling can lead to a very limited education and a (Puntuación máxima: 2 puntos)
one-sided world view. Certainly, the quality of this education depends to a
5.- Write about 150 to 200 words on the following topic.
large extent on the intelligence, skills and dedication of the parents or the Do you think home education is a good choice? Give your opinion.
tutors they hire for their children. (Puntuación máxima: 3 puntos)
UNIVERSIDADES PÚBLICAS DE LA COMUNIDAD DE MADRID INSTRUCCIONES GENERALES Y VALORACIÓN
EVALUACIÓN PARA EL ACCESO A LAS ENSEÑANZAS Después de leer atentamente los textos y las cuestiones siguientes, el alumno deberá
UNIVERSITARIAS OFICIALES DE GRADO escoger una de las dos opciones propuestas y responder en INGLÉS a las cuestiones Modelo
Curso 2018-2019 de la opción elegida.
CALIFICACIÓN: Las cuestiones 1ª, 2ª y 4ª se valorarán sobre 2 puntos cada una,
MATERIA: INGLÉS OPCIÓN B la pregunta 3ª sobre 1 punto y la pregunta 5ª sobre 3 puntos. TIEMPO: 90 minutos.
1.- Are the following statements TRUE or FALSE? Copy the evidence from the text.
Recently, in some towns in North America, people who claim they are No marks are given for only TRUE or FALSE.
sensitive to scent have demanded the prohibition of toxic perfume in the a) A series of demands that some perfumes should be forbidden in certain places
workplace, hospitals, classrooms, and other public places. Amazingly, have been accepted.
despite the protests made by perfume lovers, many of these bans have b) Healthy perfumes are becoming less and less sophisticated.
been approved. (Puntuación máxima: 2 puntos)
2.- In your own words and based on the ideas in the text, answer the following
The reason behind this is the controversial claim that many people make to questions. Do not copy from the text.
having Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), a disorder that gives a) What are the symptoms of MCS? Describe at least four.
headaches, watery eyes, nausea and breathing difficulties when sufferers b) State an advantage and a disadvantage of natural perfumes.
are near any kind of chemical: cleaning products, air fresheners and, yes,
(Puntuación máxima: 2 puntos)
perfumes. Doctors claim MCS isn’t a real syndrome; sufferers insist it is.
There may be at least some truth to their claims – after all, we all have an 3.- Find the words in the text that mean:
“enemy” scent that makes us feel nauseous, and many people do complain a) complaints (paragraph 1)
of headaches after spending too long at the perfume counter in department b) disputed (paragraph 2)
stores. c) close to (paragraph 2)
d) harm (paragraph 3)
(Puntuación máxima: 1 punto)
So the question is: how can we smell delightful, whilst not making
ourselves and others feel ill? A number of experts say that a good solution 4.- Complete the following sentences. Use the appropriate form of the word in
is to choose natural perfumes such as almond or lavender. These are far brackets when given.
less likely to cause allergic reactions or damage your health, but are a bit a) You _______ not wear too much perfume in places such _______ hospitals or
more costly, since natural oils are more expensive than man-made classrooms.
chemicals. Still it is well worth it – you are paying for quality ingredients b) My sister can’t help _______ (cough) every _______ she smells my favourite
rather than advertising campaigns, which is the main expense behind the perfume.
c) This particular perfume _______ (forbid) in Britain last month, but at home
price of most commercial scents. Recently, the number of companies
we had been using it _______ fifteen years.
specialised in natural perfumes is increasing; with more complex scents on d) I must remember _______ (buy) shampoo at this shop, _______ owner is
offer, a healthier lifestyle has never smelled so sweet. always kind to me.
(Puntuación máxima: 2 puntos)
Adapted from “This Stinks: The Dangers of Perfume”, Eluxe Magazine
<https://eluxemagazine.com/beauty/a-whiff-of-controversy-toxic- 5.- Write about 150 to 200 words on the following topic.
What is the impact of advertising campaigns on people’s choice of perfumes?
perfume> (Puntuación máxima: 3 puntos)
Puntuación: de 0 – 3
Cada apartado se valorara entre 0 y 0,5, según se ajuste a lo que figura en el descriptor
de “Excelente” (con la nota máxima de 0,5) o de “Deficiente” (con la nota mínima de 0).
Excelente Nota Deficiente
El mensaje es claro, preciso y El mensaje es demasiado confuso,
coherente, con ideas interesantes, ambiguo o incoherente, con ideas
que se atienen al tema propuesto. --- / 0,5 irrelevantes o repetitivas. No se
Se sigue el requisito de extensión sigue el requisito de extensión
mínima. mínima.
Es difícil distinguir la postura
Se muestra capacidad para
personal del autor. Se incluyen
desarrollar un punto de vista
CONTENIDO generalidades sin fundamento,
personal, con opiniones originales. --- / 0,5
porque no se aportan datos o
Las ideas se ilustran de forma
ejemplos que ilustren las ideas
adecuada.
expuestas.
Faltan conectores adecuados y se
Se emplean conectores de forma
--- / 0,5 acusa una falta de transiciones
efectiva y variada.
temáticas lógicas.
2. SOLUCIONES
OPCIÓN A - SUGGESTED ANSWERS
Question 1
a) FALSE: “So far it has proven effective for all sorts of children, from the abnormally
intelligent to those with learning disabilities.”
b) TRUE: “Critics say that homeschooling can lead to a very limited education and one-
sided world view.”
Question 2
Key ideas
a) They may think that ordinary schools may be unsafe and risky, ethics or religion are
not school subjects and they think teachers are not highly qualified for the job.
b) Homeschoolers are welcome at universities, which consider them to be skilled,
talented, autonomous and interested in their studies.
Question 3
a) in fact
b) provided
c) prove
d) extent
Question 4
a) Despite / In spite of ---- for /because of / due to
b) becomes ---- why
c) are involved / get involved ---- than
d) having ---- where / in which